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Premier League Big Six fighting Euro clubs to save League Cup – with new proposal to play FOURTEEN Champions League group games SOME of the biggest clubs in the Premier League could still be at the mercy of Europe’s elite before the continental transfer window ends on Monday.The Premier League decided to bring forward the end of the domestic transfer window ahead of last season, and Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has been amongst those that have criticised the decision.10 Paul Pogba has started all three of United’s league games so far this season – but is wanted at Real MadridCredit: PA:Press AssociationIt means that English sides could now lose star players to teams from mainland Europe – with no opportunity to replace them until January at the earliest.Big name departures from the Premier League this summer include Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku and Aaron Ramsey – and there are a number of others that could join them overseas in the coming days.PAUL POGBAThe rumour mill surrounding the World Cup winner has been raging all summer.Pogba first revealed he was after a “new challenge” while on a promotional tour of the Far East.Real Madrid have been interested in the Frenchman all summer, but the trail had gone cold until very recently.Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane has now urged club chiefs to fork out big money in a bid to bolster his squad in the 11th hour.But United are holding out for around £150-200 million for the former Juventus playmaker.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN10 The Dane has made it clear that he wants to ‘try something new’Credit: Getty Images – GettyEriksen has made no secret of the fact that he’d like to leave Tottenham this summer.The 27-year-old told Danish press in July that he’d like to ‘try something new.’The creative midfielder has only started one of Spurs’ opening three games – and has just one year left on his contract in N17.Daniel Levy has been trying all summer to tie the schemer down to a bumper new £200k-a-week deal.But the Spurs chairman’s relationship with Eriksen’s agent has now allegedly deteriorated.Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly amongst the clubs that Eriksen would like to move to.SHKODRAN MUSTAFI10 Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi is yet to feature for the Gunners this seasonCredit: Getty Images – GettyGerman World Cup winner Shkodran Mustafi has fallen way down the pecking order for the Gunners.The blunder-prone defender is yet to feature for Unai Emery’s side this season, and was booed by his own fans when he played against Lyon in pre-season.Arsenal are desperate to offload the £35million flop – and Roma are one side that have been interested in a loan move.TIEMOUE BAKAYOKO10 Chelsea flop Bakayoko spent last season on loan at AC MilanCredit: Getty – ContributorThen Chelsea boss Antonio Conte forked out £40million to bring Bakayoko to Stamford Bridge from Monaco – but the French international’s time in London has been a big disappointment.The 25-year-old spent last season on loan at AC Milan, and hasn’t featured for the Blues since the 2018 FA Cup Final.Bakayoko has been linked with returns to either AC Milan or Monaco – but only on another season-long loan.ALEXIS SANCHEZ10 Alexis Sanchez is expected to join Romelu Lukaku at InterCredit: Getty Images – GettyManchester United flop Alexis Sanchez is expected to join Inter Milan imminently.The Chilean won’t be the first United forward to swap Old Trafford for the San Siro this summer – with Romelu Lukaku having made the same switch earlier this month.Sanchez’s United career has been a disaster – with the Red Devils desperate to offload the 30-year-old.His loan move to Inter is now expected to not include an option to buy.MOMAHED ELNENY10 Mohamed Elneny has failed to make an impact in North LondonCredit: Getty – ContributorMohamed Elneny signed for Arsenal three-and-a-half years ago but has struggled to ever really make an impact in North London.The Egyptian midfielder has fallen well out of favour with Gunners boss Unai Emery, and has not made a matchday squad this season.French side Bordeaux are believed to be interested in the 27-year-old flop.NACHO MONREAL10 Arsenal will let Nacho Monreal go this week if the player wants to leaveCredit: Getty – ContributorArsenal will let Nacho Monreal leave the club this week if the defender wants to go – despite the 33-year-old having played every single minute for the Gunners so far this season.Real Sociedad are interested in bringing the Spaniard back to La Liga, and it would take a fee of £3m to secure the deal for Arsenal’s longest-serving player.Monreal has one year left on his contract – and is aware that he will not be offered an extension.WILLY CABALLERO10 Willy Caballero has made 22 appearances for the BluesCredit: Getty Images – GettyChelsea’s back-up keeper Willy Caballero has reportedly been the subject of shock interest from Real Madrid.The Spanish giants are expecting Keylor Navas to leave the Bernabeu, meaning Zinedine Zidane’s side will be looking for a new deputy for Thibaut Courtois.Caballero’s departure would leave Chelsea with only 19-year-old Jamie Cumming in reserve for Kepa.MESUT OZIL10 Mesut Ozil made just 24 league appearances under Unai Emery last seasonCredit: Getty – ContributorArsenal enigma Mesut Ozil could leave the Emirates after not even making the substitutes’ bench for their trip to Anfield.The German’s importance at the Emirates has decreased since the arrival of Unai Emery – having made only 24 league appearances last season.Ozil’s astronomical wages are an issue for any potential transfer away – and any departure from North London would most likely be on loan – with the Gunners still having to pay a significant percentage of his salary.MICHY BATSHUAYI10 Michy Batshuayi has never been Chelsea’s first-choice strikerCredit: Getty Images – GettyMichy Batshuayi is no stranger to a loan move – having been away on three during his time at Chelsea.The Belgian international has had mixed spells away at Borussia Dortmund, Valencia and Crystal Palace – but finds himself back at Stamford Bridge this summer.The 25-year-old has yet to be involved in a matchday squad this season, however, and could find himself farmed out again – with Roma believed to be interested.read more

Fellow Liberians and International Partners,One of the cardinal pillars of democracy is the right of the people to elect their leaders. This is a fundamental exercise that must take place at certain times. As you know, we were supposed to have election this year, on October 14th, to elect those legislators, who would fill seats of members whose term would expire. However, in October this year, our country was deep in a health crisis that did not allow the process to take place.After consultations with the leadership and political bodies of the country, the National Elections Commission has decided to hold the senatorial elections on December 16, 2014, in a month’s time.These elections are important, but they are being held under very difficult circumstances. We still have the deadly Ebola virus in our country and in the neighboring countries of Guinea and Sierra Leone. This puts a new responsibility on all of us, to ensure that the political activities that will be carried out during the campaign and the voting do not lead to a resurgence of the epidemic. People will be meeting at places in groups for campaigning. When the time comes to vote, we will line up to vote. These could lead to serious risks.While we are sustaining our democracy, we have decided to put in place measures that would safeguard us all. Therefore, in consultation with relevant local and international partners and political parties, the National Elections Commission will issue guidelines and protocols that we must all abide by. We can only enjoy democracy if we are healthy and alive.Although we continue to see decline in the number of new cases of Ebola, we must not relent our efforts, we must not lay down our guards and we must not become complacent.As campaigning starts in the next day, it is my responsibility and my duty to remind you all, politicians, voters and elections workers that we will put in place stringent measures, contained in our health laws that everyone must and will abide by. When we say no hugging, or shaking hands and rubbing shoulders, we mean it and we want people to take this seriously. We want democracy, we want to elect people, but we want to do so keeping all of us healthy. Making sure that we do not return to those difficult days must be our common priority number one.We all remember how things were bad several few weeks ago. Now we are seeing progress, but we cannot talk about success as long as there is one case of Ebola. We all know what to do to avoid catching the disease. When someone is sick, don’t play doctor, take them to a health center. Wash your hands constantly. When passing in front of a store or anywhere where people have thermometers, take your temperature. If somebody passes away, call the health care respondents and they will come and do what is necessary. We all like our traditions but these are not normal times and we have to let go some of our habits.The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with agencies and partners, under the Public Health Law, will be announcing a number of preventive measures tomorrow to ensure that we are all safe especially during this electoral process. In so far as they are intended to keep our people safe, I will endorse all of the preventive measures and will direct that they be strictly followed. These rules would not stop anyone from campaigning or interacting with the people but are there to ensure that people are protected.Let it be known: We do not conduct these important elections because we feel it is easy or okay to do so. We do this with the support of other leaders of the government, because it is a right and a duty which must be fulfilled.Finally, the true essence of democracy is to compete on the basis of ideas – ideas about how we improve the lives of the people we aspire to lead. This will mean that candidates will disagree. But I know we can disagree and exchange our ideas, as well as afford the voters a chance to understand our values, without resorting to mudslinging or violence. I therefore urge all of our candidates, even as I wish all of them well, to stand up for tolerance – to lend their campaigns to civil discussions from which our people will know them better, and the final decisions of the people will benefit their communities and the nation.May God continue to bless our Republic.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)read more

Defense Minister and Rep. Thomas FallahDefense Minister Brownie Samukai has been summoned by the House of Representatives to appear before the full plenary on Thursday, April 27.Minister Samukai is expected to give clarity on the looming eviction of the 1,083 occupants from the 72nd Camp Ramrod Barracks.The lawmakers said an ultimatum from the Defense Minister to civilians to vacate the barracks is threatening, especially considering the recent engagement of the AFL in West Point during the Ebola epidemic, in which 16-year-old Shaki Kamara was shot and subsequently died as a result of his wound.Members of the House unanimously made the decision on Tuesday, April 25 after lengthy discussions, owing to a letter from District # 5 Montserrado County Rep. Thomas P. Fallah.In his letter, Rep. Fallah said that although the barracks is owned by the AFL, he will, nonetheless, appeal along with the occupants, for the eviction deadline to be extended.“The decision is not timely when our nation is preparing for the General and Presidential Elections in October, having climaxed the nationwide registration exercise,” Rep. Fallah said, adding, “it will affect children who are currently in public schools in the barracks, among others”.He urged, “in the interest of peace and harmony of our state as we prepare for our general and Presidential elections on October 10, 2017, I would appreciate as well the timely intervention of this body in this matter for a peaceful settlement.”Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)read more

The main salon floor in Patrick Gildea’s new hairdressing studio at the Riverside retail Park.There is still time for all Donegal Daily readers to enter the “Win a free makeover” competition with Patrick Gildea Hairdressing. Since the launch of the competition last week Patrick Gildea Hairdressing has been inundated with 100’s of entries from Donegal and all over the North West.Patrick himself is delighted with the level of interest in the competition and promises the winner an amazing experience. The new salon is stunningly decorated.“We are absolutely thrilled with the number of entries that we have received for our makeover competition, we can’t wait to treat our winner to a luxurious makeover from one of our certified Master Colour Technician (MCT) stylists. We know that our winner will enjoy the whole experience and leave with a gorgeous new look that suits their style and personality”.Don’t miss out on the chance to be transformed by a highly talented team in the stunning surroundings of their award winning Centre of Excellence salon.To enter the competition simply click this link http://www.patrickgildea.ie/win-free-makeover/ and follow the short instructions.There is of course good news for Donegal Daily readers who do not win the makeover – Patrick Gildea Hairdressing offers the best hairdressing experience in the North West at surprisingly affordable prices so it is within everyone’s reach! Check out their services and prices here http://www.patrickgildea.ie/patrick-gildea-price-list/ Don’t forget to share the competition with all your friends and to keep up with tips trends and special offers follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/patrickgildeahairdressingCompetition closes on 6th of October 2014 so get your entries in now. STILL A CHANCE TO WIN A STUNNING MAKEOVER WITH PATRICK GILDEA HAIRDRESSING was last modified: September 29th, 2014 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:comeptitionDonegal Dailyletterkennymake-overPatrick Gildea Hairdressingread more

Hahn said her team theorizes that HIV was first transmitted locally somewhere in west central Africa. Because the subspecies of chimpanzees in which the simian virus had been found in captivity lives in the wild in Cameroon, Gabon and Republic of Congo, the first infection could have been in any of those areas.160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! By studying chimpanzee droppings in remote African jungles, scientists have found direct evidence of a missing link between a chimpanzee virus and the one that causes human AIDS, they reported Thursday. Scientists have long suspected that chimpanzees are the source of the human AIDS pandemic because at least one subspecies carries a simian immune deficiency virus closely related to HIV, the human AIDS virus. But because the simian virus, known as SIVcpz, was identified in chimpanzees in captivity, researchers could not be sure that the same simian virus existed among these apes in the wild. It does, according to a report by a team of American, European and Cameroon scientists in the journal Science. They found it by testing hundreds of chimpanzee droppings collected in Cameroon. AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MORE11 theater productions to see in Southern California this week, Dec. 27-Jan. 2The genetic and immunologic tests were developed in stages over seven years to help trace the evolution of HIV and solve the mysterious origins of AIDS, said Dr. Beatrice H. Hahn, a virologist at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Hahn headed the international team that conducted the study, which combined genetics and epidemiology. The new findings, she said in a telephone interview, do not explain the entire chain of events that led from the first human HIV infection to the infection of 65 million people around the world. But, Hahn reported, her team’s findings show “for the first time a clear picture of the origin of HIV-1 and the seeds of the AIDS pandemic.” HIV-1 is the virus that causes the vast majority of AIDS cases in the world. Studies estimate that the human AIDS virus jumped species between 50 and 75 years ago. But no one knows who the first infected person was or how that person acquired HIV. The earliest documented HIV infection was in 1959 in an unidentified man in Kinshasa, then in the Belgian Congo. The man participated in a genetic study conducted by Dr. Arno Motulsky of the University of Washington in Seattle. read more

How Arsenal could line up in Arteta’s first official game in charge – Ozil return? smart causal Emery took over from Arsene Wenger at Arsenal in the summer The last Arsenal boss to lose their first two matches in charge was Steve Burtenshaw, who lost his first three as caretaker in March/April 1986.His reign started with a 1-0 defeat by Tottenham and included consecutive defeats by Watford. The club ended the season with a 3-0 defeat to Oxford and a seventh place finish.Burtenshaw, who played for Brighton, had been given the job following the resignation of Don Howe and his record included three wins, six losses and two draws. He also had spells at QPR, Sheffield Wednesday and Everton and returned to Highbury under George Graham to work as the club’s chief scout.In 1998 he was fined £7,500 by the Football Association and ordered to pay £2,500 costs after admitting misconduct at a hearing. Burtenshaw received £35,000 from football agent Rune Hauge following Danish midfielder John Jensen’s move from Brondby to Arsenal in 1992.Arsenal, meanwhile, haven’t lost both of their first two games in a season since the 1992/93 campaign when Norwich and Blackburn beat them.Chelsea v Arsenal is live on talkSPORT at 17:30 on Saturday 18 August here How the Premier League table could change after the Boxing Day fixtures REVEALED NEW ERA Every current Premier League club’s best kit from the past decade Where every Premier League club needs to strengthen in January Which teams do the best on Boxing Day in the Premier League era? possible standings Boxing Day fixtures: All nine Premier League games live on talkSPORT targets England’s most successful clubs of the past decade, according to trophies won LATEST 1 gameday cracker REVEALED BIG PRESENTS UP TOP Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Ndidi bid, targets named, Ozil is ‘skiving little git’ Arsenal news Where Ancelotti ranks with every Premier League boss for trophies won silverware It doesn’t get any easier for Unai Emery.Having lost to Manchester City in his first Premier League match as Arsenal manager, the club must travel to Chelsea for their second game of the season, which is live on talkSPORT. What every Premier League club’s fans dream of this Christmasread more

6 August 2013 South African Revenue Service (Sars) customs officials seized drugs worth over R60-million that passengers either tried to bring in or take out of the country at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg in July. “In the period from 1 to 31 July 2013, Sars customs teams have prevented just over 20 kilos of cocaine valued at almost R19-million, and almost 150 kilos of tik valued at R42.6-million, from entering the country,” Sars said in an update on its operations to combat crimes such as smuggling, fraud and abuse of the tax system. “In all cases, the drugs seized and the individuals involved were handed over to the South African Police Service for further action. “The drugs were seized in 7 different interventions,” Sars said. Seven people, including Sars employees, were also charged for fraud and sentenced to a jail sentence in the same period. This included Abel Mothoa – who was sentenced to five years direct imprisonment at the Johannesburg Magistrates Court on 1 July 2013 – for tax fraud after being arrested in 2012, when he filed returns for clients while he was not a registered tax practitioner. Former Sars employee, Ansie Naude, together with a son and Adriaan Fourie were each sentenced to 30 months in jail, suspended for five years, after being found guilty of fraud in April 2013 at the Roodepoort Regional Court. Imraan Khan was found guilty of money laundering and fraud;because he is a terminally ill patient, his 5 year direct prison sentence was suspended for five years. A fraudulent tax return of R5.62-million had been paid into his bank account. Sars has already recovered R5.49-million and aims to approach the courts to recover the remaining R123 687. Source: SANews.gov.zaread more

Share Facebook Twitter Google + LinkedIn Pinterest By Matt ReeseBecky Worley was a single parent in search of the right job for her skill set and her situation. She saw Nachurs Alpine Solutions in Marion had a position open at their corporate office in Marion.“I inquired about the benefits at Nachurs. I knew a couple of people who worked there. They told me the benefits were top notch, better than most employers. It made employment there more desirable,” Worley said. “That was a real positive for me coming in the door. It made me feel a lot more comfortable and more at ease. I have since had other people ask me and that is something I tell them — the benefits at Nachurs are just amazing.”Worley has now been with Nachurs for seven years and serves as the marketing coordinator for the company. She said the great benefits the job provides for her and her daughter have been extremely valuable for her situation.“It played a large role for me. I know how quickly medical costs can escalate. I had a twin brother who was unfortunately paralyzed and I know how quickly that debt racked up. It can take you from the top of the world to bankrupt in just a matter of a few weeks,” Worley said. “Being competitive as an employer is important and the benefits make Nachurs stand apart from everyone. When you hire on here you are not just an employee or a number, you are part of a family. There is a reason we have multiple employees in our Marion office who have worked at this company for 40 years plus. We have multiple employees in that 30-year bracket. You know you are not just a number here because they go above and beyond.”Of course, the top benefit of concern for many employees and employers is health insurance coverage, particularly as costs have escalated in recent years. James Smith with Association Benefit Planners in Dublin outlined some of the changing options available.“In the small employer market things have changed a lot with the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in March of 2010. Many small employers, especially with less than 50 full time employees, have seen fewer or more restrictive plan options and are seeing continued increases in cost. Some employers have also benefitted from the law,” Smith said. “Prior to the ACA, group health plans used location, age, gender and medical conditions to determine the premium rate that was charged to an employer. They also had the ability to impose pre-existing condition clauses to avoid coverage for previously diagnosed health conditions. The ACA removed the ability for insurance carriers to use pre-existing exclusions and rating factors for ongoing medical conditions to develop the group’s premium rate.”Now insurance carriers must provide a community rate for ACA compliant plans. “Because of this change, employers that had employees with high cost medical conditions and may have been paying very high insurance premiums were able to reduce their costs as those conditions were no longer considered in the rating process,” Smith said. “On the other hand, employers that have employees with little to no medical conditions and had lower health insurance premiums are seeing the potential for significant increases in their insurance costs. The law has not yet been fully implemented due to government delays and employers are still seeing significant changes in their insurance costs and the options that are available.“As costs for the lower risk population rose sharply, it changed the dynamics of health insurance. Employers and Healthcare providers began looking for alternatives to the ACA marketplace to control and potentially reduce costs.“There are fully insured options available that are ACA compliant that employers can seek out with the major insurance carriers like Medical Mutual, United Health Care, and Anthem to name a few. Another option for a small employer to consider that may reduce healthcare costs is a MEWA. A MEWA is a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement that offers a self-funded plan option to small employers with one to 50 and sometimes up to 100 full time employees,” Smith said. “It allows small employers to have their medical risk considered in their premium rating, which could offer a more affordable option than the ACA marketplace. MEWAs are association or chamber sponsored plans that allow employers to band together to obtain more flexible health plan options, and also leverage cost reductions and network access for its participating employers. A MEWA is not insurance, but a health benefits plan. It is fully compliant with the self-funded requirements of the ACA and has strict oversight by the Ohio Department of Insurance to protect the participating employers.”The Ohio Farm Bureau, for example, recognized the need for small employers in the Agriculture Industry to have additional health coverage options and has sponsored their own MEWA called the Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan.“MEWAs have provided a great alternative to employers that recognize the value in offering health coverage to their employees but have been struggling with the cost. There is not a one size fits all when it comes to group healthcare, so we recommend that employers work with a licensed benefit consultant to determine the best fit for their specific employee benefit needs,” Smith said. “Our agency works with small employers on a daily basis to assist in developing a quality employee benefits package to obtain and retain valuable employees.”At Nachurs, there are more than 50 employees in the corporate office and at the several manufacturing facilities around North America. Worley really appreciates the health coverage options she has as a single parent employed there.“Nachurs offers a variety of health care packages. We offer a traditional 80-20 HMO-type coverage where you have a little more per paycheck that comes out but you know when you go to the doctor you only have to pay that $15 to $20 co-pay. They also offer a high deductible health savings account where the cost is much less per paycheck. For people who are lower risk like myself it is an option. I have not hit my deductible of $3,500 but I have had zero money that has had to come out of my pocket for claims. For the plan I have, it is less than $100 a month for the medical plan and Nachurs puts over $200 a month into my health savings account for me to offset the money I pay for it and offset my deductible. Their goal is for you to not have to pay out of pocket but to use the money you are accumulating in your account to pay all of those co-pays and deductibles. It really is fantastic. You also have the option of contributing additional money because it is a pre-tax savings,” Worley said. “Then, after you retire, that money is yours to keep for medical expenses. And it rolls over if you were to change jobs. I also can use that money for other expenses that are not covered by our insurance. For example, I was able to pay for LASIK for my daughter with the money left in my health savings account. She just finished her undergraduate work and is going to medical school. All she does is study and work with microscopes and that is hard to do with glasses. It has changed her life. If it wasn’t for Nachurs and what they offer, that wouldn’t have been possible.”Health care is certainly important, but there are other valuable benefits to consider as well.“One thing that helps Nachurs benefits stand apart from the competition is that No. 1 you don’t have to wait for benefits. When I started, it was important to me that I didn’t have to wait the traditional 90-day waiting period. At Nachurs your insurance starts on your very first full day of your first full month with the company. That is something that definitely stands apart from many employers today,” she said. “Another thing is paid vacation. It is next to impossible to get two weeks paid vacation with some jobs. We just changed our policy earlier this year at Nachurs and now you start earning three weeks of paid vacation a year from day one. If you are an over-worker like me you tend to have a lot of vacation time left over and you can carry over up to four weeks into the upcoming year. That is wonderful if you know you have an event coming up where you are going to take a lot of time off. We actually earn vacation time every paycheck verses a lot of people who get so much per year.”A good retirement plan and additional insurance options are also increasingly important.“Pensions have mostly gone to the wayside but we have a 401(k). Most all retirement plans are self funded these days and unlike most companies, at Nachurs you are fully vested day one,” she said. “Short-term disability is also 100% paid at Nachurs. I have not had to deal with that, but I do know from other co-workers how important this can be. They also offer a whole portfolio of different policies and supplemental insurances. They pay for a term life insurance policy for all employees as well, 100% paid, automatic.”Small things too including direct deposit of checks so employees do not have to take paychecks to the bank and holiday flexibility can also make life easier for employees.“They make it a point to bring someone in every year to go over the options we have with our benefits to make sure questions are answered. I could just go on and on about the benefits they offer that go beyond what other employers offer,” Worley said. “Benefits are really important for me. It is hard to walk away from a job that gives you so much. Another employer may offer you a carrot saying they are going to pay more. But if the benefits don’t add up, what are you really gaining? That is a really big reason so many people stay put for such a long time here. It is a way of life and not just a job. Employees here know Nachurs is going to have their back in the end and the people who work here go above and beyond because of that.”This is the fourth of a series of five stories in cooperation with the Ohio AgriBusiness Association highlighting human resource management solutions in Ohio agribusinesses.read more

Why Tech Companies Need Simpler Terms of Servic… A Web Developer’s New Best Friend is the AI Wai… Top Reasons to Go With Managed WordPress Hosting Not long ago it was considered revolutionary to do all of your holiday shopping from your computer. Amazon and other companies on ReadWriteWeb’s List of Geek Shopping Sites make it possible for busy (and lazy) consumers to avoid the department store lines and shopping malls. After looking at what’s in store for 2010, we may find our shopping experience transformed even further. Early this month ReadWriteWeb spoke to Boxee’s VP of marketing Andrew Kippen about the company’s recent beta release. While Boxee has gained ground with mainstream audiences, Kippen believes that internet television has some exciting prospects in store for 2010.Kippen pointed us towards Utvee – a community that encourages members to tag products in TV shows and movies. In exchange for community credits, members identify actors, tag their clothing and offer product details and links to related shopping sites. Essentially Utvee offers video publishers a chance to further monetize their content by creating inline sales referrals. Rather than linking to the cheesy CW t-shirts that a show like Gossip Girl might currently offer, the network can cut its merchandise distribution costs and gain referrals on high-end fashion sales by leveraging the looks already featured in the series. Related Posts dana oshiro While the referrals currently exist in sidebar ads and store pages, we’re likely to see a much smoother integration in the new year. In addition to fashion and other types of product placements, there’s plenty of opportunity for inline music purchases and even story arc-related content. There may even be a point where news stories offer links to relevant literature. When you look at PayPal’s recent announcement for IPTV payment integration, it’s easy to imagine a number of possibilities. While it’s natural that users will be able to purchase pay-per-view movies and channels through their television sets, there’s no reason why retail products can’t also become a part of that ecosystem. Tags:#NYT#start#startups 8 Best WordPress Hosting Solutions on the Marketread more

Check before you open that Google DocGoogle has been in the news lately and not for any positive publicity. Google’s mail application, Gmail, is being used by an attacker in a phishing attack. If you are a user of Gmail, you may have received an email from someone you know asking you to open a Google Doc. Once you click on the fake Google Docs, you are asked to give permissions for the app to be able to “read, send, delete and manage email as well as manage contacts.” The app then spreads itself through your contacts and others.While this attack may not seem too major, consider how John Podesta’s emails were hacked. While we may not be working for the Democratic National Committee, we do use our email addresses for forgotten passwords for our online bank accounts, social media, and shopping sites.Google has claimed to block the attack through the “removal of fake pages and applications, and pushing updates through Safe Browsing, Gmail, and other anti-abuse systems,” but users should still be vigilant in protecting themselves. Google claims that only 0.1 percent of users were affected by the attack, but with Google having a billion Gmail users, that adds up to one million Gmail users.Being Network Literate means that users are constantly protecting themselves in a digital environment. One way to be proactive is to always look at who the email is addressed to. In the Google case mentioned, the email was addressed to hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh@mailinator.com. Military Families Learning Network recently blogged about additional steps you should take to protect yourself from phishing. Additionally, users should use the Google Security Checkup to review their security settings and activity, and finally report phishing emails in Gmail.Although these security checkups are mainly in response to the latest Gmail attack, users on other platforms should become even more vigilant, as copycats will probably attack other systems.Author: Terrence Wolfork (+Terrence Wolfork,@trwolfork )This post was published on the Military Families Learning Network blog on May 5, 2017. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.read more